Rubbish Changes - new tag system

John Gillon from

Rubbish!! Yes the change to council's rubbish collection is almost here, but there is still time to use up your orange bags.
* The new tags will be on sale from 15 March (in the same places where you now buy bags).
* The collection of rubbish bins with tags on them will start from 9 April.
* Orange bag collections will stop from 29 June.
* There are NO changes to rubbish collection days. Rubbish will still be collected weekly (although you can save money if you put it out fortnightly).
* The tags can't be stolen - if they are removed they tear and are unusable.
* The yellow bag system is not affected by this change.

You can use the old 140 litre recycle bin (blue) that you've been storing for the new rubbish collection, or you can order a new 120 litre bin (green/red). There is also a smaller 80 litre bin and larger 240 litre bin that can be ordered if needed.

Tag cost:
* 120/140 litre (orange tag - most common): $3.80
* 80 litre (blue tag): $2.60 (promotional price, will be increasing to $2.90 later in year)
* 240 litre (green tag): $5.50

If you need a new bin, call council on 09 301 0101 or fill out this form online: www.makethemostofwaste.co.nz...

For more information on the new system, see:
www.makethemostofwaste.co.nz...